4 days in Lyon Itinerary

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

Escape the urban bustle at La Roche de Solutre and Plage de Conjux. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Cite medievale de Perouges and La Cite du Chocolat Valrhona. Explore Lyon's surroundings by going to Plage de Chatillon (in Chindrieux), Abbey of Cluny (in Cluny) and Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval (in Hauterives). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Fresque des Lyonnais, stroll around Parc de la Tete d'Or, and get in on the family fun at Mini World Lyon.

To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Lyon trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 34°C in July, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can travel back home.